A pedestrian walk that is about 8 km long and has eight stops is offered by the Ecomuseum. During the walk, one gets to know the regional natural and cultural heritage. It departs from the main square at Rates.

Dating from the early 18TH century, this home features comfortable and cozy rooms, a wine cellar and a bar. The area is framed invites to long walks. Prime location between the port and the Douro demarcated region.

By this site are various expressions of gratitude to the Virgin of various regions of the country and even from abroad. Some believers go through this place almost every weekend, just to be able to touch the statue of the Lady of the Relief.

The Arrimal lagoons are surrounded by calcareous wells. The Lagoa Pequena (Small Lagoon), located by Arrimal, gets the water from its own basin. Both lagoons are surrounded by pyrenean oaks, a species that is rare in this region.

The restaurant is decorated in shades of yellow and blue and has excellent views of the river beach. It serves regional dishes at inviting prices. From December 1 to March 30 it functions solely under previous appointment.

More a restaurant serving dishes from Alentejo traditional cuisine. Here the specialty are the migas of asparagus with black pork and game dishes. The room is nice and is decorated with a few pieces of ceramics, painting and photographs of the region.

António de Medeiros e Almeida turned his house into a house-museum in the 1970’s, creating, in 1973, the foundation with his name and donating all his goods. The house includes two museum areas, one inside and the other in the garden area. Besides the European collections of painting, furniture, tapestry, sacred art, glass and jewellery with ornaments and loose pieces from the XVII century until now, there are three important collections that with their own rooms: the watches and clock collection with about 225 pieces, the china collection with a chronologic course through the various dynasties and, finally, a collection …

Sanctuary located at approximately 760 meters above sea level, at the head of Vilas Boas, where there was an ancient Celtic fort. It consists of a church dating from the 17th century, outbuildings and a set of six chapels. It is a neoclassical Marian sanctuary, from which you can obtain magnificent views over the region.

This Environmental Interpretation Center aims to simultaneously pay tribute to Dalberto Pombo (a citizen who dedicated much of his life to research and teaching in the field of natural history), establish a multifunctional space focused on environmental issues, and enhance Vila do Porto's built heritage.

Casa de turismo rural with three floors, the family Rovisco Pais since the 18th century. It was completely remodeled and equipped with all amenities and ready to receive visitors. It has green areas, swimming pool, wine cellar and is near the historic location of the White House.